Question: Complete the table below by indicating whether each item a through d would result in the recognition of any revenue or expense in the income

Complete the table below by indicating whether each item a through d would result in the recognition of any revenue or expense in the income statement of Mermaid Inc. (the company) for the year ended December 31 of Year 1. Assume that the company issued its financial statements on February 15 of Year 2.
Contingency Scenario
a. The company issued $150,000 of bonds payable at par on January 31 of Year 2.
b. The attorneys for the company believe that it is highly probable that the company will win a court settlement in the amount of $90,000, expected to be settled in the second quarter of Year 2.
c. The company endorsed and guaranteed a $9,000,15%, one-year mortgage note given by a local supplier of merchandise to the company. The bank required a guarantor. The bank indicated that the probability of default by the supplier was reasonably possible.
d. The company was sued by a customer for $180,000 in amages due to product failure. Legal counsel is of the opinion that it is probable that the plaintiff will prevail in court and that company will have to pay 10% of the claim; it is anticipated that the insurance company will pay the balance. The suit is expected to be resolved by the middle of next year.
\table[[Item,Revenue,Expense],[a.,$,0,$,0],[b.,$,0,$,0],[c.,$,0,$,0],[d.,$,0,$,0]]
Complete the table below by indicating whether

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